Police debunk Sowore’s alleged abduction

•Say AAC candidate injured during altercation in Ekiti, receiving treatment at police hospital

From Priscilla Ediare, Ado-Ekiti

Following reports that circulated on the social media that the presidential candidate of the African Action Congress (AAC), for the 2027 election, Omoyele Sowore, was allegedly kidnapped by armed thugs in Ado-Ekiti, capital of Ekiti State, and his whereabouts unknown, the State Police Command has debunked the allegation, and described the claim as untrue and baseless.

This was contained in a statement issued by the Command’s Spokesperson, SP Sunday Abutu, on Friday, and made available to newsmen.

The statement, entitled, “Ekiti Police Command debunks alleged kidnap of AAC presidential candidate”, and clarified the circumstances surrounding incident.

It reads: “The attention of the Ekiti State Police Command has been drawn to a message circulating on social media alleging that Mr. Omoyele Sowore, the African Action Congress (AAC) presidential candidate in the forthcoming presidential election, was kidnapped by armed thugs in Ado-Ekiti, with his whereabouts unknown.

“The Command wishes to categorically clarify that Mr. Sowore was not kidnapped. Rather, preliminary information indicates that he had an altercation with some individuals at a restaurant around Dalimore area, Ado-Ekiti, following which the Police were immediately alerted.

“Upon receiving the report, Police operatives swiftly mobilised to the scene and successfully rescued him. He, however, sustained a minor injury and is currently receiving medical attention at the Police Hospital, Ado-Ekiti.

“The Commissioner of Police, Ekiti State Command, CP Falade Adegoroye Michael, has ordered a discreet investigation into the incident to establish the full circumstances surrounding the altercation, identify all individuals involved and ensure that anyone found culpable is brought to justice.

“The Command calls for calm and urges members of the public to disregard the misleading narrative of an alleged kidnapping, and refrain from circulating unverified information capable of creating unnecessary panic and tension.

“The Ekiti State Police Command remains committed to the protection of lives and property, irrespective of political affiliation, status or background, and assures the public of its continued determination to maintain law and order across the state.”

It was gathered that Sowore who participated in last year’s Ikogosi Marathon road race held in the state, had also visited Ekiti to participate in the Ikogosi 2026 Marathon 17.5km road race billed to hold today, Saturday, October 31, 2026 in the state.

Volunteers of this year’s road race are expected to converge at Ilawe roundabout in Ekiti South West Local Government Area, the starting point, by 7:00am and will finish at the Ikogosi Warm Springs and Resorts in Ekiti West Local Government Area of the state.

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